Popular Screensavers of the WEEK

Birds of Paradise - Gould & Elliot

Battles of the Civil War

Jungle Cats

Sphinx Screensaver

Portraits of American Presidents

Engine No. 156 2-8-2. A very powerful engine of the 2-8-2 or "Mikado" type, and works on the 3' 6" gauge. This engine has two outside cylinders, and is fitted with all the most modern appliances, including superheater, feed-water heater, and pump, "pop" safety valves, hot-water injector, &c. A large tender is provided, and a cab is fitted thereto, affording protection to the enginemen in stormy weather. Built in Scotland, the total weight of the engine and tender in working order is 130 1/4 tons. Soudan Government Railways.

Engine No. 1649 2-6-0 0-6-2 Tank. A very powerful tank engine built on the "Garratt" system, and operating on the 3' 6" gauge. Fitted with all the most modern improvements, superheater, mechanical lubricators, Belpaire firebox, &c. This type of engine is most useful in Colonial mountain districts where very severe curves and heavy gradients are encountered, and where axle loads have to be kept to a minimum. Built in England, the total weight of the engine in working order is 133 3/4 tons. South African Railways.

Engine No. 1737 4-6-2. A modern example of a 4-6-2 or "Pacific" type locomotive used largely in the United States. In accordance with American custom, the cylinders are placed outside the frames and the usual characteristics -viz. bell, electric headlight, &c., are present. A very large tender carrying 5,800 gallons of water is provided. Built at Altoona, and working the heavy fast passenger trains between New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Pittsburg. The total weight of engine and tender in working order is 192 tons. Pennsylvania Railroad.